Liturgy Dear God, we gather here today and offer to you our precious time, our limited energy, and our mindful presence. We offer you this very moment. Let us pause and take a deep breath in. Welcome, Holy One. Please honor our offerings by showing us your abundant wisdom, patience, and beauty this morning. May we learn more of the […]
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Get Up and Eat
Jane Patterson reflects on the the ways that God sustains us through life when the journey seems too much for us [1 Kings 19:4-8]. Reflection What have you learned from experience about what truly fuels you in difficult times? What is your experience of the dance of grace and effort in your own life? When has God surprised you with […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2018.08.12
Liturgy The table of Jesus is our place of gathering. Here, you are welcome and wanted. Here, there is a place set for you. Come all who are hungry for the bread of life. Whose souls cry out for healing. Come all who are weary, who worry, Who ache with the tiredness of living. Come all you who are lost, […]
Community Prayers 2018.08.12
As a community, we can support and celebrate with each other through prayer. Join us in praying for those both spoken and unspoken during Sunday liturgy. Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … My parents moving back to Houston, which is a good thing. (Naomi) My move to Boston and embracing the new opportunities. (Emet) The students leaving our community. They go […]
Contemplative Incubator
We often talk about the value of contemplative prayer and experiences but sometimes it’s difficult to get started. I may like the idea of “resting in God’s loving gaze” but I’m not sure how to. During this time we’ll experience different teachings on contemplative experience, have time to practice, and take time to debrief these experiences. Questions we hope to […]
Community Prayers 2018.08.05
As a community, we can support and celebrate with each other through prayer. Join us in praying for those both spoken and unspoken during Sunday liturgy. Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … The birth of baby Lincoln. (Weylin) A year of sobriety for my brother. (Alli) … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … My […]
A Call of Love
Matt Inman reflects on the love we have been given and are called to live from [Ephesians 4:1-16]. Reflection What barriers to love exist in your life currently? Who in your life is helping you grow in love? Resources Video: Missouri vs Kansas Football Video: TED Talk – Play is Fundamental (Stuart Brown) Spiritual Practice Does gentleness, humility or patience […]